Overview
- Kroger is deemed in default of its agreement after announcing the Groveland Customer Fulfillment Center will close by early 2026, affecting roughly 1,400 Florida workers.
- Groveland’s repayment claim totals $1,460,233.49, including $104,000 in job growth incentives, $209,892.37 in ad valorem rebates, $390,603.36 in impact fees, and $755,737.76 in waived building permit fees.
- The city says Kroger is ineligible for 2025 incentive and rebate payments due to the breach of contract.
- Groveland is also seeking $802,917.10 from Ocado tied to separate incentives associated with the facility partnership.
- Lake County finalized a termination agreement for Kroger to repay $460,714.53 by Dec. 31 and to forgo 2025 incentives, with redirected county funds supporting training and tuition for displaced employees.